May 2013

05/04/2013

You know when your hair feels like straw? It is not soft or shiny and it is very difficult to style or take care of. There is a very easy solution to this problem; deep condition once a week. It is not expensive either. Whatever conditioner you use, apply it to your dry hair until saturated. Put a shower cap on, or do what I do, and use plastic wrap on your hair.

Do some busy work; there is always a drawer that needs straightening, or something that needs to be ironed. Rinse out after a half an hour. Style as usual.

This will help with breakage and frizz. And it is cheap, cheap, cheap.

05/02/2013

Listen, I know I talked about it before, but I just get more and more excited about coconut oil each time I use it!!

I got me some organic virgin oil from Trader Joe's (I guess I should mention here, it needs to be organic and virgin. Bonus for extra virgin) and have really gone crazy with it. You can eat it, as well as use it all over your body, so you might want to get two seperate jars (they were less than 6 bucks a piece). So far I've used it for my hair, which I'd like to point out a little goes a loooooooong way. As in, I had to wash my hair again because it looked too greasy. I have been using it as a facial moisturizer and wrinkle cream (ok ok so anyone that actually knows me is going to say I don't need wrinkle cream, BUT, its more preventative). Also, it can be used as a sunscreen. In my research, I have found it blocks about 20% of all UV rays. Sure, that doesn't sound like a lot, but I can tell you it works, and just keep reapplying. It also repairs the free radical damage done by not wearing sunscreen. My skin has never been softer, and my legs are so smooth, from applying it after I shave. I also found you can use it as a deodorant, which I'm trying right now. From the couch, it works well, but I'll give you an update when the 115 degree 100% humidity of the Southern summer hits.

I have not ventured into the coconut oil cleanse yet, but apparently, its amazing. You should start with about a tablespoon a day, and work your way up to 3 a day. This will be my next challange :)

Of course, with all of this, this is only what I do, and in no way am I saying it is a medical treatment for anything. BUT GO TRY IT!!!!

**Side note here..while you are applying coconut oil to your face, perhaps get Papa and Erzulie involved in it. Do a little service to them, and bring them into your morning/nightly routine.